Carnival of the Animals! – Introduction and Royal March of the Lions! January 15, 2024.

January 15, 2024

Welcome to Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals!  Some of you may remember visiting this wonderful piece a few years ago, but just like a well-loved book, this piece is worth revisiting and enjoying again and again.

The first song is the Introduction and Royal March of the Lions.

1.  Click here for the Royal March of the Lions Listening Map.

2.  Click here for a body percussion and rhythm stick activity.

3.  Click here for a piano version.

4.  Click here for another piano version.

5.  Click here for a rhythm activity.

6.  Click here for a picture of Saint-Saens and the orchestral version.

7.  Click here for another orchestral version.

8.  Click here for some beautiful illustrations of lions with the Royal March.

9.  Click here for an animated version!

10.  Click here for another animated version with a live orchestra.

1.  Click here for the hens and roosters.
2. Click here for another version.
3. Click here for a piano version.
4. Click here for one more animated. version.

1.  Click here for the donkeys!
2. Click here for a listening map!
3. Click here to watch two pianists complete this fun song!